Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre
Description
After meeting your guide you head first to Villers-Bretonneux and spend the morning uncovering the history of the Australian force in the dark days of the 1918 German Spring Offensive. After lunch, we move on to the Battle of the Somme. From trenches to memorials we will guide you through the planning and execution of this infamous campaign. We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation. Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be able to immerse yourself in the actions of the Australian forces in WW1 in this interactive experience. Admission is free but you will need a phone/audio device and earphones/buds to connect to the interactive portion of the exhibits.
Learn about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commision and pay your respects to the fallen. You will also see the original burial site of Australia's unknown soldier.
Standing on the ground of the Australian Memorial, your guide will tell you about the part Australia played in this area during WW1. Should you wish you will have time to climb the steps of the Memorial and look out on to the ground where Austrilians showed great bravery.
This visit takes in the sites around the Victoria School and its connections to Australia and the state of Victoria. This is a flexible visit and time can be allowed on discussion with the guide to visit the museum.
A must see site on the Somme "The largest crater made by man in anger" Unlock some of the history of the Battle of the Somme as you walk around this scarred landscape.
We visit the village of Pozieres and its sites to learn about the actions of the Australian forces in the summer of 1916.
We take time to stop and see the memorial plaque to commemorate the Australian force's attacks here.
We finish our day by following in the footsteps of soldiers by walking through the preserved trenches of this memorial park.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Unless at a pre arranged location the pick up point is outside Albert train station which is a short train journey from Amiens or Arras. There is also free parking adjacent to the station for those traveling in by car. Please note whilst this tour ends in Albert it may be possible by prior agreement to start in Amiens.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.
Reviews(12)
Wow! We were treated to a masterclass in WWI history today, delivered by the incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable Alison. Our tour was thoughtfully tailored to our interests, focusing on Australia’s involvement and battles during the WW1. Alison provided balanced insights and engaging discussions that considered all perspectives, making the experience both informative and deeply thought-provoking. The entire day was personalised to our wishes, and nothing felt rushed or generic. We would highly recommend Alison to anyone seeking an unforgettable and meaningful experience exploring the Western Front battlefields. Amazing experience — thank you again, Alison! ⸻
I never know how to respond to such fantastic feedback other than thank you. I love what I do and to know it is working really does mean a lot to me Thank you
Our guide, Alison, could not have been better. She was prompt, knowledgeable and accommodating to any of our requests. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, as always appreciated
If you want a detailed explanation of WW1 on the Somme, then this tour is a must. Our guide John has a lot of knowledge of the war and he researches family members and shares the details with you, if you want them.
Very much appreciate your five star review. Thank you from both of us All the best Alison
A very informative tour with a very knowledgeable guide which covered many sites and points of interest in an unhurried manner
Thank you for our excellent review Alison
Whilst we were interested in Australian focus we asked for & were provided with balanced perspective of all nations involved, including Germany. Tour educated on the scope of the engagement & we were shocked by how many lives were lost in fighting over such a small region of farmland. Monash Centre a must see. Thank you Alison for your insights & factual analysis.
Thank you for your company and very kind review is has been much appreciated Alison
We had an interesting and thought provoking tour around the battlefields and memorials near Albert. John was a superb guide. He has a vast knowledge of the area and we really enjoyed his company during the day. The blue skies and clear views made it even better. We learned a lot about the war and highly recommend this tour to anyone with interests in the contributions of the AIF.
Thank you from both Jon and I for this lovely review
This is a confronting but important learning experience for anyone. For an Australian it is especially so…. Alison is warm, well informed, patient and flexible. She knows the facts but also understands the importance and complexity of context and is able to reflect on its impact. Alison researched our young neighbour who died at Pozieres in 1916. That was incredibly important for us and for others in our inner urban Melbourne village. We were able to lay a small posy where his name is recorded. He has no known grave…. Merci beaucoup Alison for a day we will never forget. Highly recommended…
Thank you so much for this review, it was lovely to spend time with you both very much appreciated
Alison has great knowledge and is a very personable guide. We learnt so much and we visited many sites.
Thank you so much for the kind review, much appreciated
Allison was amazing, her knowledge of the area and histoical events was excellent. Allison had researched my great uncle Micheal Quinn and worked the tour around the Australian soldiers and where Michael had served. We could not have asked for more.
Thanks for these very kind comments, it was a pleasure working with you
We had a great time with Alison. She is incredibly knowledgeable and very accommodating, happy to inform and answer questions as she goes. We loved how down to earth yet expert she is, and she clearly designed our tour around our own cultural interests. Brava! We cannot recommend her more highly ... thank you for a wonderful, informative, absorbing day!
Thank you so much for the lovely comments they are very much appreciated. It is having customers like yourselves that make our tours special to us.
